Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Senior)

Box Hill Institute

Course details

CRICOS course code: 094507F

Level of study: Secondary school

Summary

Create your individual pathway to employment or further studies with our Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Senior) course. VCAL, like VCE, is an accredited Senior Secondary Certificate that is recognised internationally as a successful completion of secondary education. Our senior VCAL course is an applied alternative to Year 12.

You can study our senior VCAL course in a variety of adult learning settings. Gain an educational experience that includes applied work skills and industry-based learning as well as job relevant literacy and numeracy skills. If you do not necessarily need to complete a traditional VCE to reach your desired goals, you’ll find our VCAL courses are more focused, more integrated and more sustainable for you.

Career Outcomes

This course may provide you with employment opportunities in your chosen industry. Options include a very wide range of roles within this industry.

Pathways & Accreditation

After successful completion, you may have an opportunity to progress into a Certificate III, IV or Diploma Course at Box Hill Institute. The area of study and credit transfers available will depend on the units you have previously completed.

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level

Course Structure

In addition to the 7 core units listed below, you will study industry-based units as part of your course. You can choose to study in one of the industry areas listed below as part of your Senior VCAL Certificate:

  • ACM20110 - Certificate II in Animal Studies
  • 22216VIC - Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry) Pre-apprenticeship
  • CHC32015 - Certificate III in Community Services
  • CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services (specialising in early childhood education)
  • 22261VIC - Certificate II in Electrotechnology studies (Pre-vocational)
  • SHB30215 - Certificate III in Make-Up
  • ICT30115 - Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology (Lightmare Traineeship)
  • 22304VIC - Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)
  • HLT33115 - Certificate III Health Service Assistance
  • SIT30616 - Certificate III in Hospitality (Traineeship)

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Tuition Fees (AUD $) Start date Duration Campus
11,960 Per Year
Read moreService and Amenities: 155; Annual Material Fees – 420
Expected Feb 2020 12 months Full time Box Hill Campus - Nelson
853 Whitehorse Road
Melbourne Victoria 3128
Australia
11,960 Per Year
Read moreService and Amenities: 155; Annual Material Fees – 420
Expected Feb 2020 12 months Full time Lilydale Lakeside Campus
Jarlo Drive
Melbourne Victoria 3140
Australia

Entry criteria

International students must have completed an Australian Year 11, Intermediate VCAL, or international equivalent with a pass.

PLEASE NOTE: Box Hill Institute only accept enrolments from International students who are 18 years of age or above at the time of course commencement.

English Language Requirements

A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic) or equivalent. A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based or equivalent, or approved equivalent.

Address

Box Hill Institute
Box Hill Campus - Elgar
465 Elgar Road
Melbourne Victoria 3128
Australia
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